Nikia M Burks
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Creative and encouraging individual with over 20 years of experience instructing students on various dance techniques through interaction and demonstration. I am skilled in teaching ballet, jazz, and contemporary dance. I am highly adaptable and get along with others well.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Dance Instructor/Assistant Director
Academy Of Classical And Contemporary Dance
Chesapeake, VA
09.1999 - Current
- Motivated students by providing positive reinforcement when appropriate.
- Demonstrated proper technique while teaching new movements or steps.
- Selected appropriate music for classes based on genre, speed and skill level required.
- Taught a variety of techniques including stretching, leaps, turns and jumps.
- Created choreography routines for soloists and groups based on specific themes or stories.
- Encouraged creative expression through improvisation exercises.
- Collaborated with colleagues on creative ideas for choreography and costuming designs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Dance And Peformance
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA05-2001
Skills
- Teaching strategies
- Understanding of posture
- Instructional Techniques
- Injury Prevention
- Proficient in Contemporary Dance
Accomplishments
- Danced with Second Wind Dance Company under Beverly Duane Cardova
- Attended both Old Donation Center and The Governor's School for the Arts
- Perfomed in concerts and opening show for James Brown
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dance Instructor/Assistant Director
Academy Of Classical And Contemporary Dance
09.1999 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Dance And Peformance
Old Dominion University
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